Posted By Editor On November 3, 2010 @ 12:29 am In Features,Gulf,News | No Comments

MUSCAT — Pulikkottil Dr Geevarghese Mar Yulios, the new Metropolitan of the Ahmedabad Diocese, is heading to Muscat, on his maiden Episcopal visit to the Sultanate.

The Metropolitan arrives at the Muscat International Airport on November 4 evening after a brief stop over at Bangalore. He will be received by Rev Fr James Geevarghese, Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church Vicar and members of the managing committee.

Upon arrival at the Ruwi Church compound, His Grace will be accorded a traditional welcome by MGOC members.

Mar Yulios will be the chief celebrant at the holy Trimass on November 5 for the MGOC Parish Perunal and chief guest for the Parish Day celebrations.

The day also coincides with the 3rd remembrance of late His Grace Dr Stephanos Mar Theodosius who passed away in Muscat in 2007.

Dr Yulios says: “The basic aim of my visit is to meet our people: hear them and pray for them.” His Grace will hold meeting with various spiritual organisations like Sunday School, Martha Mariam Samajam and MGOCYM members during his stay. There will also be a separate meeting with all the Muscat area prayer groups.

Metropolitan will also honour meritorious students who scored top marks in the CBSE, KSB, 10th and 12th standard examinations. Winners of the Stephanos Mar Theodosius Memorial Bible Quiz Competition will also be felicitated.